The left edge has the headphone jack, so that the headset can be plugged in even when the phone is in its case. Under that there is the user-customizable key and the exposed microUSB port. The right edge has the dedicated camera key and the volume adjustment switch. The bottom has only the microphone, while the top has two hard buttons. These buttons are so hard to see, as they sit flush against the top. The one on the left is the lock key while the other is a standby key.

Features (8/10)

BlackBerry phones are essentially business phones with the portrait QWERTY keyboards, so it isn’t surprising when this is considered a major feature. The keyboard, as mentioned before, is a dream for easy typing. Considerably smaller than the previous Bold, the keyboard has shrunk a little in size but the keys themselves seem to have gained more definition. They are certainly more distinguishable from each other making emailing a breeze.The latest addition to the phone which is of considerable note is the optical track pad. Possibly a salute to the touchscreen phones that abound (including the BlackBerry Storm), the optical track pad sits flush against the body of the phone, seemingly innocuous. It is deceptive though as the pad is quite a bit more powerful that its predecessor. It supports swipe gestures and manages a significantly faster navigation of the phone in general.

Connectivity (9/10)

The BlackBerry has every conceivable connectivity option, including GPS, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and Bluetooth. The T-Mobile version of the device also supports WiFi calling; an option that will reduce spending on call minutes a great deal.

Performance (9/10)

The 256 MB built-in application memory is definitely improved as it as doubled in size from the first Bold. Application loading and transitions are visibly faster as a result. The processor is quite a bit stronger as well, so the overall operation of the phone is much snappier than before.

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